Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Wildlife Seasoning Flavored popcorn seasoning recall: Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella

Recall published 6 months ago

Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella

Wildlife Seasoning Snacks — recalled snacks
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Salmonella contamination

This recall is about Salmonella, so the risk is not only in eating the product — it is in everything the package touched on the way to your kitchen.

What the notice says: JCB Flavors, LLC of Watertown, Wisconsin, is voluntarily recalling select topical seasoning products due to the potential presence of Salmonella , an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.

Why it matters: Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. It spreads easily from a contaminated product to hands, taps, cloths and other food in the same kitchen.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC describes salmonellosis as diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps that usually begin between six hours and six days after exposure and last about four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment. Children under five, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to become seriously ill. Seek care for diarrhoea with a high fever, bloody stools, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration such as very little urine, a dry mouth or dizziness when standing.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0886-2026, H-0890-2026
Published
May 6, 2026
Risk level
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Wildlife Seasoning
Product type
Snacks
Units affected
782 jars; 5200 jars total
Distribution
Nationwide
Lot / code info
Lot: 057596 — 1. Lot# 088594-5-1 2. Lot# 088594-7-1 3. Lot# 088594-2-1
UPC codes
031851010016, 736659265018
Reports of harm
At this time, no illnesses or injuries associated with these products have been reported.

Products covered by this recall

Flavored popcorn seasoning

What the company announced

JCB Flavors, LLC of Watertown, Wisconsin, is voluntarily recalling select topical seasoning products due to the potential presence of Salmonella , an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.

Healthy individuals infected with Salmonella may experience symptoms such as fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, infection can lead to more severe illnesses, including bloodstream infections, arterial infections (such as infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis.

This recall is being initiated because the affected products were manufactured using a milk powder ingredient that is part of a voluntary recall issued by California Dairies, Inc. This ingredient was used in certain topical seasonings.

At this time, no illnesses or injuries associated with these products have been reported. Additionally, third-party laboratory testing of finished products has not identified contamination. However, JCB Flavors is taking this action out of an abundance of caution and commitment to consumer safety.

The impacted products are 1.6 oz retail containers available through e-commerce platforms and retail stores nationwide.

  • UPC / GTIN: 0-31851-01001-6 · PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Popping Topping – Sour Cream & Onion · BRAND NAME: Wildlife Seasoning · UNIT SIZE: 1.6 oz · LOT NUMBER: 057596 · BEST BY: 5/18/2027

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are advised not to consume or use them .

For questions or further information, please contact JCB Flavors, LLC Customer Service at 1-920-390-7700 .

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 7 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 031851010016
  • 736659265018

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 057596

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 5/18/2027

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 1.6 oz
  • 1.2 oz
  • 0.7 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Salmonella

Wildlife Seasoning — This recall is about Salmonella, so the risk is not only in eating the product — it is in everything the package touched on the way to your kitchen.

  1. Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.
  2. Watch everyone who ate it for about a week, and call a doctor sooner for a child under five or an adult over 65.
  3. Bag it and bin it, or take it back to the store — do not feed it to pets or livestock either.
  4. Wash your hands with soap and water after handling the pack, and wash any dish, utensil or surface it touched in hot soapy water.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Company contact: JCB Flavors, LLC — Consumers: JCB Flavors, LLC Customer Service, 1-920-390-7700

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Wildlife Seasoning snacks recalled?

Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella JCB Flavors, LLC of Watertown, Wisconsin, is voluntarily recalling select topical seasoning products due to the potential presence of Salmonella , an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 031851010016, 736659265018; lot code 057596; best-by date 5/18/2027. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.

Can I get my money back?

Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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